Title: Speed Racer

Release Date:
May 9th, 2008 (wide)

Produced By:
Producer: Joel Silver, Grant Hill, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski

Directed By:
Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski

Cast:
Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Matthew Fox

Genres:
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation

Studio:
Warner Bros. Pictures

Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

U.S.Box Office:
$18,561,337

Official Website:
http://speedracerthemovie.warnerbros.com/

Synopsis:

Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized--the legendary Rex Racer--whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer, the designer of Speed’s thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company’s maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret--some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. If Speed won’t drive for Royalton, Royalton will see to it that the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line. The only way for Speed to save his family’s business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie, Speed teams with his one-time rival--the mysterious Racer X--to win the race that had taken his brother’s life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible.

Strengths

•    THE BEST for kids who love playing speed video-games
•    Emile Hirsh is surprisingly very convincing as "Speed"
•    young "Litt" as Spritle is one of the most entertaining animated characters in this flick
•    a great kids-entertainer
•    a fantabulous visual treat with high-quality special effects

Flaws

•    the main problem in the flick so far is - its over-analysing plot
•    gets slow sometimes missing the much sought-after action
•    not an entertainer for the youth or couples- restricted to kids only